The Neil Young Archives vol 3 goes on sale tomorrow… wowzas! At $450 it’s expensive. But I’m newly enamored with him so maybe it’s necessary? What do you all think?
#neilyoung
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Steve SilbermanWalt Whitman was born OTD in 1819. In his essay "Democratic Vistas," the poet predicted the current zeitgeist with uncanny accuracy.
Dave MandlThanks Brent Sirota for the incredibly kind review of Emergency Group's set at the Psych Fest: "Thanks to a pristine soundboard from Milwaukee Taper, you can now hear the Brooklyn quartet rip apart the upper midwest." (See my earlier post for a link to download that recording.) https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2024/05/30/emergency-group-at-the-milwaukee-psych-fest/
Emergency Group at the Milwaukee Psych Fest : Aquarium Drunkard
The overwhelming theme of the Milwaukee Psych Fest earlier this month was the disappearing line between psychedelic rock and electric jazz. Right at the point intersection sat the ferocious Emergency Group, who meld diamond-cutter funk grooves, jazzy keyboard cascades and electric guitar squall. Thanks to a pristine soundboard from Milwaukee Taper, you can now hear the Brooklyn quartet rip apart the upper midwest.
kottke.orgtinyPod turns a strapless Apple Watch into a wee iPod with a click-wheel. “Is it brilliant? Is it bizarre? Maybe a bit of both.” https://9to5mac.com/2024/05/24/ipod-like-device-turns-strapless-watch-into-phone/
Joseph ThomasAnd a friendly reminder that I host a weekly webinar for fundraisers called Tactical Thursdays. The best little fundraising webinar on the Zooooooooooms.
Of course, we're off this week for the holiday weekend.
https://nonprofitstorytellingconference.com/tactical-thursday-signup/
I'm joining my friends from Boodle.box tomorrow to talk about how nonprofit fundraisers can fuse AI and their own storytelling to raise more money.
Should be a great convo! Deets below...
When: May 22 @ 11:30a ET
Register (FREE): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDcw0szsQXqhHTXl5_tILg
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The AI Collaborative | Harnessing the Power of AI and Storytelling for Nonprofit Success. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for an inspiring episode of the AI Collaborative as we welcome Josh Alcorn, the co-producer of the renowned Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. With his deep understanding of the transformative power of storytelling and his expertise in leveraging AI for social good, Alcorn is at the forefront of driving change in the nonprofit sector. In this session, he will share his insights on how nonprofits can harness the synergy between AI and storytelling to amplify their impact, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. Discover the innovative strategies and best practices that Alcorn has implemented to empower nonprofits with cutting-edge tools and techniques. This is a must-attend session for anyone seeking to unlock the full potential of AI and storytelling in the nonprofit world and create a lasting impact on the lives of others. **The AI Collaborative Webinar Series brings global industry leaders together to share their successes in harnessing Generative AI to drive innovation and growth. Discover how collaboration between humans and AI is key to unlocking your full potential as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the AI revolution together.**
“I maintain that the trash compactor onboard the Death Star in Star Wars is implausible, unworkable, and, moreover, inefficient.” https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/on-the-implausibility-of-the-death-stars-trash-compactor
This is the goofiest, dorkiest advertising/marketing I’ve ever seen from Apple — and also really fun. See if you can find all of the Star Wars Easter eggs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk6UVnMn9ts
